Rosaceae Prunus serotina Ehrh.

Black Cherry

Mohegan - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 74, 130

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Scientific name: Prunus serotina Ehrh.
USDA symbol: PRSES (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Black Cherry
Family: Rosaceae
Family (APG): Rosaceae
Native American Tribe: Mohegan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Compound infusion of bark taken for colds.

RECRD: 92562 id: 30642

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